Jalen Smith's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) is questionable to face the Rockets on Tuesday. The young big man has had problems with back spasms for a while, but he's only missed one of the last seven games, and the absence came in a back-to-back situation. There appears to be a good chance Smith can play through the issue again. However, if he's out, Isaiah Jackson will likely step in as Myles Turner's backup. He generally doesn't provide a lot of value for managers from a bench role.

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) hasn't shaken off a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. He's landed on the injury report with lower back spasms, but Smith was able to play through the issue eventually after also being questionable for Tuesday's game versus Boston. He had a decent 21-minute outing off the bench, scoring seven points while tallying four rebounds and two assists. Obi Toppin will be in line for a bigger role from Indiana's second unit if Smith isn't available on Thursday. He went close to a double-double versus the Celtics and should be very eager to perform well against his former team.

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Celtics. The former Maryland man is troubled by lower back spasms. With Myles Turner (back) out on Sunday versus Memphis, Smith made his 13th start of the season and had a second consecutive double-double. Turner returned to practice Monday and appears to be trending toward a return, and his presence limits Smith's fantasy appeal.

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Smith was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash against Denver with a back problem and might now have to sit out a second consecutive game. The 23-year-old has done well as a backup big in Indiana, averaging 10.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. Isaiah Jackson could be in for a busier night than normal without Smith, although he likely won't play much behind Myles Turner.